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Erdogan on F-35: Never questioned Mitsotakis on defense purchases, supports dialogue on Aegean

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkey has never questioned Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis about his country's acquisition of defense systems.
He expressed agreement with Mitsotakis regarding the necessity of discussions concerning the Aegean Sea.
Erdoğan invited Athens and Ankara to engage in dialogue to address ongoing issues related to the Aegean region.
His comments were made during a press conference with a Greek journalist and reflected Turkey's established positions on the matter.
Despite the call for dialogue, Erdoğan did not indicate any change in Turkey's stance on its territorial claims.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently emphasized the necessity of dialogue between Turkey and Greece regarding issues in the Aegean Sea. In an interview, Erdoğan expressed agreement with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the need to address outstanding matters, calling for both nations to engage in discussions. He noted that questions regarding Greece’s defense acquisitions, such as the F-35 fighter jets, were not posed to Mitsotakis, suggesting that Turkey has not interfered in Greece’s defense choices.

Additionally, Erdoğan critiqued Mitsotakis for following the statements of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, implying that it was a misstep. He also mentioned that the term "casus belli," which refers to an act justifying war, was not well-known among the Turkish public, highlighting the complexities surrounding perceptions of military tensions in the region. The remarks reflect a broader call for constructive dialogue between the two countries, despite longstanding differences in their positions.

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